About this role
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
What Success Looks Like
- Reliable execution
- Documentation accuracy
- Growing independence
- Lab readiness
- Sound judgment
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1. Sample Handling & Preparation
- Receive, log, label, and store incoming samples accurately.
- Perform routine sample preparation.
- Maintain chain-of-custody and traceability.
2. Bench & Laboratory Support
- Clean and stage glassware, labware, reagents, and consumables.
- Prepare reagents, solutions, and media.
- Maintain organized, stocked, and audit-ready work areas.
3. Documentation & Compliance
- Record work accurately in notebooks, prep records, and LIMS.
- Follow SOPs and safety procedures.
- Flag discrepancies promptly.
Secondary Roles & Responsibilities
- Instrument & Equipment Support
- Collaboration & Development
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related science.
- 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
Preferred
- Experience in regulated laboratory environments.
- Exposure to LIMS.
- Familiarity with GLP, SOPs, or ISO/IEC 17025.
- Experience with natural product matrices.
Who You Are
- Dependable
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Coachable
- Safety- and quality-minded